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Morgan County

Kentucky · 14,415 residents (2025 est.) · 381.104 sq mi
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Morgan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,053
+1%since 2000
from 13,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 37 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+17%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,415 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Morgan County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(754)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(807)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(738)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(739)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(694)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.2%(2,137)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(1,883)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(1,937)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.4%(1,880)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(1,646)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(693)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(145)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,913
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,869 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,674
+103%since 2000
from $12,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
−9%since 2010
from 0.542 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Morgan County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(13,132)
Black4.3%(605)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(85)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(12,532)
Black5%(698)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(506)
Asian0.5%(73)
Other1.7%(244)
Diversity Score
25
+137%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
44
+25%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(197)
Honduran1%(141)
Puerto Rican0.3%(41)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(53)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
American27.3%(3,837)
English16%(2,254)
Irish8.6%(1,208)
German6.7%(935)
Scottish2.1%(299)
French1.2%(174)
Dutch1.1%(155)
Welsh0.7%(102)
Swiss0.4%(53)
Italian0.3%(48)
Greek0.3%(47)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.2%(23)
British0.1%(10)
Arab0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Danish0.1%(9)
Somali0.1%(8)
Swedish0%(6)
Czech0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.2%(2,322)
Married49.6%(3,363)
Widowed3.4%(233)
Divorced12.7%(863)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(906)
Married54.8%(2,726)
Widowed9.9%(492)
Divorced17.1%(849)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, Kentucky?

Morgan County, Kentucky has about 14,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgan County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Morgan County, Kentucky earns about $47,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, Kentucky expensive?

In Morgan County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, Kentucky?

About 17.1% of people in Morgan County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,405 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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